Cross-curricular Resources

A ready-to-go digital resource for online teaching, flipped classrooms, substitute teacher planning, or traditional classrooms, this creative collection offers standards-based lessons for K-8 music students

Mr. Rogers had it right when he said, "When we treat children's play as seriously as it deserves, we are helping them feel the joy that's to be found in the creative spirit. It's the things we play with and

Looking for a new way to present your favorite children's literature in your music classes? Need some fresh new ideas that dovetail with your training in Orff-Schulwerk? This is the resource for you! Turn

STEAM is an interdisciplinary approach to learning that encourages intentional curriculum planning and implementation. The goal is to thematically connect science, technology, engineering, art, and math

What would it be like to soar over the rooftops and towers of an Italian Renaissance city? Leonardo da Vinci dreamed of doing just that. His genius and imagination have inspired artists and inventors for

Part of a series of captivating picture books, each based on a songtale from the American folk music tradition, this story has roots dating back to England 500 years ago, and the song has been recorded by

This is a great print and go plan for K-2. Students will read a book about a little boy who performs on instruments and then destroys them till he realizes he wants be a conductor. Students will listen to a

This is a great print-and-go plan for grades 3-5. Students read a book about the history of music notation and the story of Guido d'Arezzo, the inventor of modern notation. Students review some historical

This is a great print-and-go plan for grades K-2. Students will read a book about an orchestra that grows from a solo to a dectet. Students will learn about the instruments and the musical names of various

"A thousand years ago, if you heard a song and wanted to hear it again, you would have to remember it by heart. If you forgot the song, it could be lost forever." Italy's Guido d'Arezzo changed all that

Young Farkle McBride is a musical genius: he plays the violin, the flute, the trombone, and the drums with incredible skill. But he's never satisfied; something is missing. This book introduces us to a

This resource makes learning music concepts through movement fun! Includes:

• Movement songs for grades K-2
• Year-round ideas for teaching music concepts through

This inspirational all-school musical revue will help you bring cross-curricular ideas to your classroom as you explore a topic that every classroom focuses on - discovery. Whether focusing on discovery

This game is easy to run with as little or as much technology as you need, and includes multiple ways to play - individuals and teams work. Educational and fun, this will keep all your students engaged in a

This lesson set is a wonderful resource to add to your world music collection. Use it to teach students about pentatonic and minor music with slides showing the solfege, create an Orff ensemble piece with

This guided listening presentation has all you need to teach about the national anthem of the United States. It gives a historical overview of the anthem, complete with several video examples through the

Jake joins the band at school to play clarinet. Jake is stubborn and continually refuses to play the clarinet correctly as demanded by his band director and private music teacher. All Jake wants to do is

This book is the latest in the First Steps in Music series of lavishly illustrated children's song tales based on the American folk music heritage. This delightful traditional folk song tells the story of a

Martin the Guitar and his owner, the famous folk singer Robert, have been invited to perform at the most famous concert hall in the world. Joining them on stage will be Martin's new best friend Morgan and

Everyone loves a superhero! What if famous musicians from long ago had superpowers? What if Francesca Caccino could tune string instruments by sending electrical charges through her superpowered hands, or

This collection of 14 practical movement activities allows your students to develop important skills in dance and movement. Students will learn about and experience the connections between music,

The perfect cross-curricular resource for the instrumental and even general music teacher to help make connections between music and other academic areas, enriching students' understanding of the music they

The Rhythm Clock works with the GAMES method developed by Joseph Vincelli. It has a base that depicts a clock face with degrees, percentages, and compass directions, with a key on the back. The 31

This fantastic resource pairs 14 books of various genres and reading levels with songs and creative Orff process lesson plans. Each lesson offers objectives, teaching suggestions, scores, extensions, and